Hello Roadrunner Families,
We have our Quarter 1 conferences on the way! With our teachers in grades 3-6 having four classes, it has been challenging to schedule a meeting with every teacher for each family. As a result, homeroom teachers will be leading the conferences. However, if you feel the need to meet with the other teachers, please know that you are welcome to request a meeting. During the conferences, teachers will review and discuss data sheets that help track student progress. These sheets have been a key part of the process for grades K-2 and are now being used up through grade 6. Student report card grades can be found on your student's PowerSchool account.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our PTO volunteers and staff for their incredible efforts in organizing and supporting Patriot Day! Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated.
Just a quick reminder of the upcoming early dismissal times for next week and Fall Break:
- Wednesday 9/25: Dismissal at 2:00 PM
- Thursday (9/26): Dismissal at 12:30 PM
- Friday (9/27): Dismissal at 12:30 PM
- Monday-Friday (9/30-10/4): FALL BREAK- NO SCHOOL
Please make the necessary arrangements for pick-up. Thank you!
We are still looking for lunch aides. Please join the team and/or share the information with anyone you think might be interested. Apply HERE.
As we wrap up this quarter, we want to wish all of our families a wonderful and restful fall break. We hope you take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready for the next quarter on October 7th.
Roadrunner Ready,
Brandie Dunlap, Principal
Love Our Schools
We are planning for an upcoming school beautification day in November called "Love our Schools". Before we begin designing our projects that align with our 2024-2025 goals, we would like to hear from you. Our vision is to strengthen relationships with our community supporting our school based strategic plans to support teachers, academic achievement, college & career pathways, student behaviors and engage our parents/community.
This survey's purpose is to better understand what strengths, professions, and any support that our own families possess in order to fulfill our dreams for our campus. Please take a couple minutes to complete the below survey. Once we have a good idea of the expertise that we have on our campus, we may reach out to you for additional support.
KidAccount Sign in/out Procedures
Starting October 7, 2024, elementary schools will be introducing a new procedure for signing students in and out with KidAccount. During parent-teacher conferences, you will receive KidAccount cards for each of your students. If you are unable to attend parent-teacher conferences, you can pick up your cards at the front office.
Instead of searching for your child’s name in the system, these cards will be used to streamline the process.
Important Details:
- Each family will receive two KidAccount cards.
- The cards can be reused year after year, so please keep them in a safe place.
- If your cards are lost, replacements are available for $5.00 and can be obtained at the front office.
Thank you for your cooperation as we implement this new procedure!
Attendance (repeat)
If your child will be absent, please remember to call our attendance line at 480-575-2800, selecting #1. The line is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Informing your child's teacher is always helpful, especially if you are requesting homework.
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's success in school. Being present every day helps students stay engaged, build strong learning habits, and make the most of their educational experience.
CCUSD Telecommunication Policy (repeat)
As a reminder, there has been an important update to be aware of are about student telecommunications and devices, including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, and non-medical listening devices. Beginning this school year and beyond, students in possession of telecommunications devices will adhere to new guidelines regarding use on school grounds. Please click HERE to read through the updated policy. Remind your Roadrunners to keep their tech in their backpacks.
KIDAccount (repeat)
We have a new sign in/sign out platform for students and visitors. You will notice that we have 2 new white tablets in the lobby for this process. Parents/guardians must always scan their US driver's license and complete the questions on the tablets for signing in a student and signing out a student. No student will be released without the ID being scanned or shown every time.
Desert Willow Families,
We are so excited to announce that on September 27, 2027, our school is being recognized at the CSHS football game. Our goal is to fill the stands with Future Falcons and cheer our team on to victory!
Along with our school being recognized, we also be recognizing Ms. Hammerman and Mr. Langley during halftime.
A few details about that evening:
- Game starts at 7:00 pm.
- All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- You can purchase tickets at GoFan using the app
- Wear DWES spirit wear (or purchase your Falcons gear at the game).
We look forward to seeing you at the game! Let’s have a fun night together supporting our high school team! If our student(s) plan to attend any game they must have an adult chaperone.
We hope to see you at the game!
¿Que Pasa?
Every Wednesday is 2pm Dismissal
Every Friday: Roadrunner Spirit Day
School safety is a shared responsibility between our schools and the community. We believe that by working together as a community, we can create an environment where all students feel safe, respected, and valued. We are grateful for and proud of the community members who reported the information. Please emphasize to your student(s), just as we want to emphasize to you, that if you or your student hear or see anything (online or in person) that creates an uncomfortable feeling about school safety, notify school staff immediately. See something, say something.
Lice (repeat)
It is essential to check your child regularly for signs of lice, such as itching or scratching of the scalp, and take the necessary steps for treatment if needed. Please be aware that our school does not conduct lice checks or issue class notifications regarding lice cases. However, we strongly recommend that you consult your healthcare provider for guidance on appropriate treatment options. In addition to speaking with your child about not sharing hats, hoodies, hair items, stuffed animals, etc.
For more information, you can refer to resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Both offer useful guidelines on managing lice and preventing their spread.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school community healthy and safe.
Drill Communication (repeat)
This year, we will be communicating to our families any time that we have a drill on campus. Not only does that let you know what is going on at campus, but also helps us train and prepare our students and staff and practice our procedures should a real emergency take place on our campus. The different drills that we will be practicing this year have been taught to all of our students and they are as follows:
- Hold: Keep students and staff in classrooms and out of access areas and teachers continue to teach. Why would we have a hold? Medical Emergency, Fight on Campus, etc.
- Secure: Bring all individuals into classrooms or building (secure building and lock outside access points) and teachers continue to teach. Students may or may not transition, depending on the situation. Why would we secure campus? Criminal activity in the neighborhood or a dangerous animal is on campus.
- Evacuate: Students and staff would move from one location to another for safety. Why would we evacuate staff and students? Fire, Mechanical failure, gas leak, bomb threat, etc.
- Shelter: Students and staff stay in classroom and need to be prepared for instructions. Why shelter? Weather, Hazardous materials situation.
- Lockdown: All doors locked, windows covered, everyone is quiet. Why lockdown? Threat or hazard inside of the school, act of violence on site.
DWES Before/After School Classes
If you need any assistance with registration, please call the ECS Office M-F, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM at 480-575-2440.
- ART - Sculpture and Campus Beautification (Grades 4-6)
- Athletes In Training-Soccer (Grade K-6) (Fall)
- Bonanza-Gadgets & Gizmos (Grade K-6)
- Chess Emporium (Grades K-6) (Fall)
- Choir (Grade 3-6)
- Let's Keep Running (Grade 1-6)
- Volleyball (Grade 4-6) Session 1 & 2
- Young Rembrandts DWES (Fall-Session II)
DWES PTO
Check out the new DWES PTO website HERE and join our amazing team of parents and teachers!
Volunteers make it possible to continue doing what we do to have fundraisers and events. Please see the sign up genius for ways we could use your support as well as signing up for our open board positions. We can't wait for an awesome 2024-25 school year!
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures at DWES
- Arrival at 8:45am (there is NO supervision prior to 8:45am)
- For the safety and security of all our students, we will not call students out of class between 3:00-3:30 pm
- All dismissal transportation changes need to be communicated to our office prior to 2:00 pm
- The safest way for your child to get home is by a school bus or car line pick up
- Do not park in the neighborhood and tell your child to walk to your car without supervision
- Our preschool students dismiss earlier than other classrooms and they are allowed to pull into the bus lane first. This allows our youngest students and our students requiring extra assistance time to safely get into their vehicles and exit campus
- Do not enter the bus lane until preschool has completed dismissal
- It is very important NOT to cut in the lines, as your child(ren) will not be ready for pick up
- Your specific number tells us to get your child(ren) ready for pick up
- Please stay in your car during dismissal. Show your dismissal number to our staff member
- Please have them visible. In the front car line we will unload and load 10 cars at a time
- We will only allow students to climb into cars on the passenger side of the vehicle (for the safety of your child)
- If your child needs assistance buckling their car seat please pull forward and park in the parking lot so that you can assist your child and we can keep the car line moving
- Staff and students do not buckle students
- If your child is not ready at dismissal, we will ask you to park and we will bring them out when ready
- If your child is a “home walker,” they should be walking directly to their house
- Parent Walk Up: Parents need to show family number to staff
A few reminders from the local Phoenix Police Department to follow:
- School zone speed limit of 15mph
- Use marked crosswalks (please do not wave students across the street)
- PCC 36-134 (stopping, standing, and parking regulations)
- ARS 28-815 (blocking bike lanes)